03 July 2016, Male'; The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, H.E Ms. Dunya Maumoon has sent a message of condolence to H.E. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh following the deadly terrorist attack in Dhaka that killed innocent lives.

The Minister’s message reads as follows:

It was with deep shock and horror that I received the news of the barbaric terrorist attack on Holey Artisan Café, causing the loss of innocent lives and traumatizing many others.

The Government and the People of Maldives condemn this act of terror in the strongest terms. We are fully committed to fight against terrorism and we will continue to work closely with the Bangladeshi Government and the whole international community in eliminating the global menace.

I wish to take this opportunity to convey my heartfelt condolences to families who lost their loved ones, and profound sympathies to all those affected in the horrific incident.